According to a statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism, tourist arrivals are expected to increase by 6.3 percent in 2026, reaching a total of 20.19 million. The ministry said the figure stood at 19 million in 2025, while the number of tourists is projected to reach 23.78 million by 2030. According to a report released by the ministry, tourism revenues are expected to increase from US$18.58 billion in 2026 to US$21.15 billion by 2030.
The report highlighted that Egypt accounts for approximately 37.1 percent of all hotel rooms currently under construction in Africa, with 185 hotels comprising more than 45,900 rooms. It also noted that the country is pursuing trends aimed at increasing hotel capacity to between 484,000 and 500,000 rooms in the coming years.
The ministry also highlighted the development of Egypt’s electronic visa system, which facilitates access to the country’s tourist destinations and is available to citizens of 118 countries, emphasizing the importance of digital transformation in streamlining travel procedures.
European Market Leads In Egypt
The report identified Europe as the continent generating the highest number of tourist arrivals among source markets. Tourist arrivals from the European market are projected to increase from approximately 10.18 million in 2026 to 11.63 million by 2030.
The report also estimates that tourist arrivals from the Middle East will reach approximately 3.92 million in 2026, while around 677,000 tourists are expected to arrive from the United States.
